SpaceBound Young Professionals Event - Tickets Available Now!
In partnership with Space Canada, the Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation (ZCPF) is hosting the third annual SpaceBound Young Professionals 1-day event on Monday, September 17th, 2025 to promote the voices of young Canadians that shape Canada’s future in space. The event will take place at The Collaboration Centre in Ottawa. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to attend the Parliamentary Reception in the evening after the end of the conference event!
Through this event, ZCPF aims to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders to play a transformative role in growing the space ecosystem from coast to coast to coast. As a testament of Canadian values both at home and abroad, this event will feature esteemed keynote speakers and space affiliated experts to lend their experiences to students and early-career young professionals to unlock future horizons brimming with potential and exciting discoveries.
This is a one-day dynamic and engaging event with a combination of keynotes, panels with a few of Canada's largest space entities, and networking opportunities. This event is open to ALL students and young professionals from backgrounds including but not limited to engineering, science, policy, and business.
The event will run in parallel with the Space Canada SpaceBound Conference and leverage participation in the SpaceBound conference at this event.
Tickets on sale until November 15th, 2025. Valid student ID required to be presented at event check-in for Student tickets.
Full schedule with speakers and companies TBD.
Want to participate in more of SpaceBound? Check out additional optional add ons to your SpaceBound YP event participation:
November 17th - Parliamentary Reception: Participants in the SpaceBound YP event will be invited to participate in the the Parliamentary Reception, hosted by Space Canada on the evening of November 17th where young professional participants will have an opportunity to connect with guests from all across the Canadian space industry. Limited tickets available for the parliamentary reception, make sure to select the Parliamentary Reception ADD ON ticket at checkout . It must be purchased with registration for the SpaceBound YP event also taking place on November 17th.
Location: Sir John A. MacDonald Building, 144 Wellington St, Ottawa
November 18th & 19th - SpaceBound Conference Main Conference: Participants in the SpaceBound YP event will have the opportunity to attend the SpaceBound conference on Nov 18th and 19th. Limited spots available, first-come first-serve. Will be communicated after purchase of the SpaceBound YP event registration. Please indicate in registration form interest in attending the main conference.
Location: Canadian Museum of Nature, 240 McLeod St, Ottawa
